Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (LS9)

Removal Procedure

1. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.




3. Compress the power steering cooler hose clamp (1).
4. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose (2) from the remote power steering fluid reservoir.




5. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose (1) from the steering gear.




6. Remove the power steering cooler hose bracket bolt (1).




7. Remove and discard the power steering cooler hose clamps (2).
8. Disconnect the rubber hoses (3) from the power steering cooler (1).




9. Remove the power steering cooler hose bolts (1) and the power steering cooler (2).
10. Maneuver the power steering cooler hose as needed and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Maneuver the power steering cooler hose as needed and position it to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering cooler (2) and the power steering cooler hose bolts (1) and tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb in).




3. Install the power steering cooler hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Connect the power steering cooler hose (1) to the steering gear and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).




5. Position the new power steering cooler hose clamps (2) and connect the rubber hoses (3) to the power steering cooler (1).
6. Tighten the new power steering cooler hose clamps (2).




7. Compress the power steering cooler hose clamp (1).
8. Connect the power steering cooler hose (2) to the remote power steering fluid reservoir and release the clamp.
9. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
10. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).